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Spike's Combined Audio & HomeTheater System | |
IP Address: 171.68.121.74 | Last Update: April 28, 2011 at 16:23:26 |
Amplifier: | Passive bi-amping configuration: AES SixPacs monoblocs driving the electrostatic panels. 50wpc @ 4 or 8 ohms. Classe' Audio CA-300 pulling bass duties. 300wpc @ 8ohms doubling output down to 2ohms |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | ModWright SWL 9.0 SE Signature LineStage |
Speakers: | Martin-Logan ReQuests |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | Pioneer 563A universal player modded by Alex Peychev of APL Hifi. |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | 2 runs of 12' T-14 speakercables from DH Labs. 1m Kimber SilverStreak interconnects 2m Illuminati D60 digital cable Very tempted to go the DIY route one of these days. |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Lovan Classics rack. No power conditioner yet! |
Tweaks: | None so far. Have not had time for tweaks. |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 30' x 16' x 12' |
Room Comments/Treatments: | None yet. Still working on WAF! |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Classical, easy-listening, international, some Jazz. |
System Goals/Comments: | The usual stuff. Have not gotten bit by the SET bug yet! |
System Strengths: | Transparency, wide soundstage & smooth vocal. |
System Weaknesses: | Bass is just a tad bit slow. |
Video/HT System: Integrated | |
TV/Projector: | Sony 52" LCD XBR4 FlatScreen |
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Meridian 565 AC3 processor Primare A30.3 amplifier. |
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | Martin-Logan Cinema center Still thinking about surrounds. Have no need for them yet. |
Sources (DVD/VCR): | SONY DVP-S7000 DVD player Often used as CD transport with Meridian processor for music listening. Some CDs sound good with Music/Trifield mode involving the center channel! |
Comments on HT System: | Great when watching movies (even without the rears)!! Seamless transition amongst the front channels. Excellent dialogue from the center speaker. |